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CD Review: Ginman Blachman Dahl, Play Ballads

Listening to Ginman Blachman Dahl’s “Play Ballads” feels like entering a space where time stretches and melody breathes. The Danish trio, pianist Carsten Dahl,...

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Remembering Jack DeJohnette, Drummer, Innovator, & Legend

Jack DeJohnette, one of jazz’s most influential drummers, composers, and bandleaders, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 83. His death marks the end of a remarkable...

News • obituary|

CD Review: Ramona Horvath Trio, Absinthe

Ramona Horvath Trio’s latest album “Absinthe” stands firmly anchored in the mainstream jazz tradition, and that is precisely where its greatest strength lies....

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SADA, Echoes Across Borders.

Recently, I had the chance to listen to some pre-release tracks from SADA’s upcoming album “Echoes of Maqam”, and I was immediately fascinated by the band’s unique blend...

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Tracye Eileen, An American in Paris

Tracye Eileen, the Chicago-born jazz and soul singer who recently relocated to Paris, is set to perform her show “A Tribute to Chicago Jazz, Soul & Blues” at the...

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Album Review: Daniel Herskedal – “Call for Winter II: Resonance”

Few artists are known to push the boundaries of their instruments as far as Daniel Herskedal. His latest release, “Call for Winter II: Resonance,” is a continuation of...

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Etienne Charles Set to Release “Creole Orchestra”

Trinbagonian trumpeter, composer, and arranger Etienne Charles is poised to release his latest album, “Creole Orchestra,” on September 14, 2024, throughout Europe. The...

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Wayne Shorter & Blue Note: Innovation and Legacy

Wayne Shorter is a name that resonates deeply within the jazz community. His journey and particularly his association with Blue Note Records, is a tale of innovation, creativity,...

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Heartcore for Nepal: A Musical Bridge Across Cultures

Heartcore Records, the independent music label founded by guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, has announced its latest initiative: Heartcore for Nepal. This project, the seventh annual...

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CD Review: “Nocturnes” by Anna Bignami Sextet

Composer and arranger Anna Bignami released her latest album, “Nocturnes,” featuring her current Sextet last Friday. This collection of five tracks includes three...

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CD Review: Nora Kamm, One

Closing off the March series of my review round-up, is the debut album as a leader from the Paris based saxophonist, Nora Kamm. Both stylistically and instrumentally, this album...

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